Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $775 (150 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $3,734

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Base Rent$1,246 - $3,734
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capital Plaza Apartments
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$1,475 - $1,966

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Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A
$1,475

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

1304 N Capitol St NWWashington, DC 20002
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The Iris
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$1,508 - $3,999

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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,350

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The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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2009 Wyoming
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
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2009 Wyoming

2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Modern on M
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$1,670 - $5,301

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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Collection 14
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$1,678 - $3,965

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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Colonel priced from $916. Richardson Furnished Rooms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ColonelEff (1E1B)Studio, 1BA$916
Richardson Furnished RoomsSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR, 1BA$1,200
555Senior Housing S2Studio, 1BA$1,246
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio, 1BA$1,295
510 I St NWStudioStudio, 1BA$1,300
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,330
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio, 1BA$1,346
The PromenadeStudioStudio, 1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments in the Lanier Heights neighborhood starting at $2,449 with a $2.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR, 1BA$2.13
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.20
3215 O St NW3215 O St #42BR, 1BA$2.49
1900 11th St NW, Unit Basement1900 11th St NW1BR, 1BA$2.03
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR, 2BA$2.63
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR, 1BA$2.25
1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A1304 N Capitol St NW1BR, 1BA$1.97
1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B1837 Vermont Ave NW1BR, 1BA$2.50
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 21618 8th St NWStudio, 1BA$2.64
1824 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 2011824 Columbia Rd NWStudio, 1BA$2.33

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown DC, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown DC is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is Richardson Furnished Rooms which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $2,699.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown DC?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 325 regular apartments in Downtown DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown DC?

Cheap apartments in Downtown DC have an average cost of $738 which is $1,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.

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